1. CLAD A LOW CEILING WITH GROOVED PANELLING
This glorious kitchen in Portland Oregon by Jessica Helgerson is one of our all-time favorites – a perfect mix of classic and contemporary farmhouse chic. The kitchen color palette is soft and muted and the new details like the ribbed glass duo pendant light over the island and cabinet fixtures are in keeping with the history of the house. A generous steel-sash window floods the pretty room with sunlight.
2. CONSIDER GENEROUS ISLANDS FOR SOCIALISING
If you spend a lot of time socializing in the kitchen, one way to make sure there are elements that lend themselves towards that goal is installing a large kitchen island that people can gather around to cook, eat, and chat.
3. CREATE A TACTILE BACKDROP WITH EXPOSED BRICK
Take inspiration from deVOL's New York showroom and its tactile Potting Shed kitchen designed by Sebastian Cox where the walls have been stripped of plaster to reveal a glorious canvas of brickwork underneath. This look is all about layering earthy shades and kitchen curious and can be created on a keen budget. A simple oak kitchen shelving lines the brick wall and is adorned with rustic chopping boards vintage jelly molds and evocative paintings of baked goods by artist Katie Wilkins.
4. INCORPORATE A DISPLAY CABINET
The icing on the top of any good rustic kitchen is an array of abundant tableware ready for the feast of treats that emerge from the kitchen to be displayed on.
5. PRETTY UP A SPACE WITH A SINK SKIRT
Nothing says rustic more than a prettily gathered sink skirt. Historically sink skirts were used to cover bulky plumbing under a kitchen sink but now they are at the top of every kitchen trend going allowing for added creative flair and sprucing up an existing design.
6. GO RUSTIC CHIC WITH ALL OVER WHITE TILES
Rustic doesn't have to mean in-elegant – this simple and traditional white kitchen by Burbridge is resplendent in white with tactile and reflective surfaces.
7. ADD IN A FARMHOUSE TABLE TO COMPLETE THE LOOK
There is nothing more homely than a farmhouse-style dining table in the center of a kitchen. An L-shaped kitchen layout can open the room up and provide more floor space allowing room for a kitchen diner. This traditionally inspired cream kitchen from Neptune incorporates a nostalgic farmhouse table paired with elegant cream cabinets.
8. CHOOSE A SALVAGED SINK FOR ADDED DRAMA
This 'potager' cooks area from Hush kitchens was born out of need for a dedicated prep area for produce from the kitchen garden. The generous reclaimed Yorkshire stone sink is perfect for washing vegetables and flower arranging.